ONUS


Meaning of ONUS in English

If you say that the ~ is on someone to do something, you mean it is their duty or responsibility to do it. (FORMAL)

The ~ is on the shopkeeper to provide goods which live up to the quality of their description...

N-SING: usu the N, oft N of n/-ing

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